Came across a link to several articles at wisegeek.com about Punctal Plugs (Tear Duct Plugs):
what are punctal plugs
Also on wisegeek.com, there is an article about the Schirmer Test - a test that helps doctors diagnose various medical conditions that cause dry eyes:
what is the schirmer test
The website DryEyeSyndrome.com has excellent resources, which includes explaining the various types of plugs:
encyclopedia plugs
DryEyeSyndrome.com also has excellent forums for those suffering from dry eyes and those who want to discuss the plugs:
forum PLUGS-etc
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
They're still working!
I am still using Systane Balance lubricant eye drops which my eye doctor recommended, and find them superior to all artificial tears and eye drops I have ever used. I just hope they remain on the market!!! When you find products that truly work extremely well, you sure don't want them to go away.
If anyone out there is seeking a solution to dry eye syndrome, these two products are the answer and remedy.
I am truly amazed and highly pleased with how they have resolved my dry eye syndrome problem.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Still Working!
Today is June 10th, 2012 and I am most happy to report that the tearduct plugs are STILL WORKING!!!
I never notice they are there, and my eye redness / dry eye problem is no longer an issue in my life.
It is a relief to have a physical problem completely resolved!
I never notice they are there, and my eye redness / dry eye problem is no longer an issue in my life.
It is a relief to have a physical problem completely resolved!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Plugging Along!
Just to report, I continue to reap the benefit of these ductal plugs.
I might use eye drops twice or three times a day now.
The horrid redness I was suffering from - the bloodshot eyes, fighting to keep my eyes lubricated -- is gone!
I look halfway normal now!
At work they continue to allow the forced-air heat system to blast hot humidless air into our work area.
Its been around 74 degrees every day lately.
Outside, it is warming up to 60s and to be 70s by this weekend.
Shut the heat off, would you think they'd listen?
Nooooooooooooo
I don't have room to run the humidifier in my cubicle,
now that I moved to a smaller cube.
Therefore, I'm going to look into purchasing a small desktop humidifier that blows light mist.
Currently the one I have would drench my papers and can't let that happen; official government records!!!
I'm trying to consciously blink more often, too.
Have to remind oneself of that when staring at a computer, fine print, etc.
And to look away, to walk at lunch - to focus on far away objects rather than everything close-up.
Took my trifocals off today for 20 minutes, halfway blind without them - have gotten so used to them!
Didn't think I'd adjust as well as I have to them.
I love em!
Really help driving to read far away signs;
good for reading and computer too.
The eye doctor adjusted them for those three things: driving, reading & computer.
Ah, aging eyes!
Last opthamologist that examined my eyes said I have early signs of cataracts (last year at 54!). However, he said I probably won't need cataract surgery until I'm around 77 or 78. If I live that long!!!!!!!!!
Wonder if they're hereditary - my mom had the surgery in her 70s.
Of course I worked outdoors a lot in blinding sun but always wore good sunglasses.
Once I burned my corneas skiing - lent out my goggles, didn't think I'd need them. Wrong! Medicine for eyes cost about $125 and it cost me several days of lost work, having to walk around with eye patches on, blind as a bat!
And talk about painful!
The snow reflected the sun and intensified it.
So I don't go anywhere outdoors without sunglasses.
The trifocals change color in the sun so that is helpful.
I see I have someone following my blog -- Welcome, friend!
If you're suffering from dry eyes - run, don't walk - to get the tear duct plugs!
And if the bottom two ducts plugged isn't enough, my doctor told me she could plug two more ducts in the upper lids!
Its so nice to have found a medical remedy that does not use medication!!!
I might use eye drops twice or three times a day now.
The horrid redness I was suffering from - the bloodshot eyes, fighting to keep my eyes lubricated -- is gone!
I look halfway normal now!
At work they continue to allow the forced-air heat system to blast hot humidless air into our work area.
Its been around 74 degrees every day lately.
Outside, it is warming up to 60s and to be 70s by this weekend.
Shut the heat off, would you think they'd listen?
Nooooooooooooo
I don't have room to run the humidifier in my cubicle,
now that I moved to a smaller cube.
Therefore, I'm going to look into purchasing a small desktop humidifier that blows light mist.
Currently the one I have would drench my papers and can't let that happen; official government records!!!
I'm trying to consciously blink more often, too.
Have to remind oneself of that when staring at a computer, fine print, etc.
And to look away, to walk at lunch - to focus on far away objects rather than everything close-up.
Took my trifocals off today for 20 minutes, halfway blind without them - have gotten so used to them!
Didn't think I'd adjust as well as I have to them.
I love em!
Really help driving to read far away signs;
good for reading and computer too.
The eye doctor adjusted them for those three things: driving, reading & computer.
Ah, aging eyes!
Last opthamologist that examined my eyes said I have early signs of cataracts (last year at 54!). However, he said I probably won't need cataract surgery until I'm around 77 or 78. If I live that long!!!!!!!!!
Wonder if they're hereditary - my mom had the surgery in her 70s.
Of course I worked outdoors a lot in blinding sun but always wore good sunglasses.
Once I burned my corneas skiing - lent out my goggles, didn't think I'd need them. Wrong! Medicine for eyes cost about $125 and it cost me several days of lost work, having to walk around with eye patches on, blind as a bat!
And talk about painful!
The snow reflected the sun and intensified it.
So I don't go anywhere outdoors without sunglasses.
The trifocals change color in the sun so that is helpful.
I see I have someone following my blog -- Welcome, friend!
If you're suffering from dry eyes - run, don't walk - to get the tear duct plugs!
And if the bottom two ducts plugged isn't enough, my doctor told me she could plug two more ducts in the upper lids!
Its so nice to have found a medical remedy that does not use medication!!!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Tear Duct Plugs WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Folks,
I just want to say that since January 24th, I have been living with tear duct plugs in my tear ducts and want to report the following:
Before the ductal plugs, I was using artificial tears 10-15 times a day.
Now, I simply use the over-the-counter "Systane Balance" the "Restorative Formula" brand that my doctor told me to use instead of artificial tears. These are lubricant eyedrops of clinical strength & provide intensive therapy for dry eyes, and are made by Alcon. It is a fantastic eye lubricant and superior to artificial tears in my experience. A friend my age also has dry eye syndrome and these eyedrops alone resolved her problem!
It took about 3 days to get used to the plugs.
I don't notice them anymore.
I am careful not to be rubbing my eyes as to not dislodge them from the ducts.
This is so exciting, to have finally found a non-medical solution to a truly aggravating medical condition!
Spread the word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just want to say that since January 24th, I have been living with tear duct plugs in my tear ducts and want to report the following:
TEAR DUCT PLUGS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before the ductal plugs, I was using artificial tears 10-15 times a day.
Now, I simply use the over-the-counter "Systane Balance" the "Restorative Formula" brand that my doctor told me to use instead of artificial tears. These are lubricant eyedrops of clinical strength & provide intensive therapy for dry eyes, and are made by Alcon. It is a fantastic eye lubricant and superior to artificial tears in my experience. A friend my age also has dry eye syndrome and these eyedrops alone resolved her problem!
It took about 3 days to get used to the plugs.
I don't notice them anymore.
I am careful not to be rubbing my eyes as to not dislodge them from the ducts.
This is so exciting, to have finally found a non-medical solution to a truly aggravating medical condition!
Spread the word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Update - How the Ductal Plugs in my Tear Ducts are Doing
Tomorrow is Friday, and I've now had the tear duct plugs in my tear ducts since my visit to the eye doctor Monday -- 3 1/2 days.
I have not noticed much improvement yet as to having wetter eyes.
They are still getting red by noon or so, and I'm still having to apply the eye drops (Systane Balance Restorative Formula made by Alcon -- an over - the - counter eye drop). I'm applying them at least 6-8 times a day still, two drops in each eye.
One woman at work told me she knew a woman that tried them and they didn't help at all (real encouraging!).
Well if having two tear ducts plugged doesn't do the trick, I can have two more of the tear ducts plugged (in the upper eyelids), which would HAVE to help!
Today I was filing and it is a dusty room and that probably didn't help.
One thing I am going to continue to do is eye exercises, just when I'm lying down to go to sleep. I've done them for years and I do believe they helped delay my need for reading glasses. I didn't start wearing reading glasses until my early 40s, and even now I only need 150s - 175s to see to read.
I am optimistic about the ductal plugs, and hope they will help the Dry Eye Syndrome I have. I plan to get outdoors this weekend, even though its winter and to be rather cold, but need the sunlight and fresh air.
These are the eyes I'm trying to heal.
I'll post again in one more week to update my progress.
I have not noticed much improvement yet as to having wetter eyes.
They are still getting red by noon or so, and I'm still having to apply the eye drops (Systane Balance Restorative Formula made by Alcon -- an over - the - counter eye drop). I'm applying them at least 6-8 times a day still, two drops in each eye.
One woman at work told me she knew a woman that tried them and they didn't help at all (real encouraging!).
Well if having two tear ducts plugged doesn't do the trick, I can have two more of the tear ducts plugged (in the upper eyelids), which would HAVE to help!
Today I was filing and it is a dusty room and that probably didn't help.
One thing I am going to continue to do is eye exercises, just when I'm lying down to go to sleep. I've done them for years and I do believe they helped delay my need for reading glasses. I didn't start wearing reading glasses until my early 40s, and even now I only need 150s - 175s to see to read.
I am optimistic about the ductal plugs, and hope they will help the Dry Eye Syndrome I have. I plan to get outdoors this weekend, even though its winter and to be rather cold, but need the sunlight and fresh air.
I'll post again in one more week to update my progress.
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